Monday, August 3, 2009

So here we are, at the hospital on day number 2 with the new baby. He was born yesterday at 5:58pm the 2nd of August and he weighed 8lbs 13oz and measured in at 22 inches. Amanda did amazingly well, she only pushed once and it was over. We couldn't believe it. Baby Elmer was not by any means small, but not huge like Bennett either. So now we are having a dilemma with naming this poor child. We both have preferences, but we can't agree on either, it may come down to thumb wrestling. I am posting pictures of the new baby and i'd like to hear your comments on our names, and hurry, we only have till tomorrow till we leave the hospital!

I think he looks like a Miles. Plus if you named him Elliot every time I'd see him at the next reunion I'd stick my finger out and say his name like in ET. Elllliooootttt. That might be kind of fun so maybe you want to do that instead.

I love all of his lovely dark hair. I am so happy for you both. I wanted to call Amanda this week to chat but it looks like I'm a day late and a dollar short as usual. I think I prefer Miles because Amanda is my good friend and I love everything she loves, but I also like Elliot because it reminds me of Billy Elliot and that is my favorite movie. I also like Elliot for a girls name....anymore kids anyone?:-)Take care and I can't wait to see you guys!

First, congrats to you both! I am so happy everything went so well. Wow Amanda, only one push!?!? That must have been the easiest labor ever! So as far as names go, I am going to have to say my favorite is Miles. I love that name!